Do you think I should mention the replaced motor?
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Do you think I should mention the replaced motor?
Hi y'all:
I've decided to sell. It's just not a practical car for my lifestyle or climate. So I've listed it on Ebay.
My question is, do I mention the replaced-motor? Nobody likes a car with a story, but the motor has only 72k miles, to the cars' 125k.
As of right now, I have not noted it, though some have recognized it and asked me. I don't wish to hide anything.... but I also want to see the car sell for what it's truly worth.
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I've decided to sell. It's just not a practical car for my lifestyle or climate. So I've listed it on Ebay.
My question is, do I mention the replaced-motor? Nobody likes a car with a story, but the motor has only 72k miles, to the cars' 125k.
As of right now, I have not noted it, though some have recognized it and asked me. I don't wish to hide anything.... but I also want to see the car sell for what it's truly worth.
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hmmmm.... thanks for the responses. I did not look at it the same way y'all are.
I'm a guy who tries to be VERY honest in the way I present a used car. Mine are ALWAYS better when I sell them than they were when I bought them.
However; I'm also a guy who tries to be realistic about the likelihood of recouping any investment I make in repairs or improvements. I hate it when a seller goes on and on about the money they've sunk into a car, as if that will convince me that the car is worth more than it really is. I did not want to do that.
Thanks for the perspective on this. I've added a paragraph to my listing about the work.
I'm a guy who tries to be VERY honest in the way I present a used car. Mine are ALWAYS better when I sell them than they were when I bought them.
However; I'm also a guy who tries to be realistic about the likelihood of recouping any investment I make in repairs or improvements. I hate it when a seller goes on and on about the money they've sunk into a car, as if that will convince me that the car is worth more than it really is. I did not want to do that.
Thanks for the perspective on this. I've added a paragraph to my listing about the work.
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Exactly- the 'numbers matching' lunacy prevalent on some cars thankfully has not yet hit our S-types.
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huh.... not sure I like anybody calling me a liar. You really think somebody's gonna feel like they got "jerked-around" because they don't know they got a newer engine than what they thought they got?
yup... now I'm sure of it: I don't like NOBODY calling me a liar.
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Nobody likes being called a liar. Yet that is what you were proposing to do by not being completely honest. Thankfully, you made the right choice (which is always the harder choice).
Do what a professional car salesman would do - put a positive spin on having a newer, lower mileage engine. Most potential buyers will appreciate your honesty, perceive you as trustworthy, and possibly be MORE inclined to buy your car. Good luck.
Do what a professional car salesman would do - put a positive spin on having a newer, lower mileage engine. Most potential buyers will appreciate your honesty, perceive you as trustworthy, and possibly be MORE inclined to buy your car. Good luck.
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VERY much a plus having a lower-mileage engine. It was the clincher on the XJ8L I recently purchased - in this case twigged to by just two words in the CarFax report, as it was an 'official' (factory/dealer) do, not third-party.
That said, an important part of the 'plus' is that it has been in the vehicle long enough (time AND miles) w/o problems so as to prove it was a sound engine and a properly done installation.
I'd not have touched one done but a few thousand miles and a few months ago. Unproven situation. Could be a sub-par engine and/or a rude cobble of a swap being disposed of precisely because it had NOT come out well.
That said, an important part of the 'plus' is that it has been in the vehicle long enough (time AND miles) w/o problems so as to prove it was a sound engine and a properly done installation.
I'd not have touched one done but a few thousand miles and a few months ago. Unproven situation. Could be a sub-par engine and/or a rude cobble of a swap being disposed of precisely because it had NOT come out well.
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McJaguar, I know you have had a tough time with the car, but if I were you, I would pull the eBay ad, wait for awhile and then re-do. Your original wording was positive, but your late addition immediately makes one wonder "why didn't he say that before?".
Also, remove a couple of statements...
(a) The one that suggests the would-be buyer may be some kind of scammer when making payment. Because of Paypal's charges, I doubt that you will use Paypal for more than the deposit, but if you do, DO NOT allow the buyer to come round and pick up the car, because that would expose you to risk.
(b) The statement about no warranty being available - unnecessary, and has negative connotations.
My .02 cents worth...
Also, remove a couple of statements...
(a) The one that suggests the would-be buyer may be some kind of scammer when making payment. Because of Paypal's charges, I doubt that you will use Paypal for more than the deposit, but if you do, DO NOT allow the buyer to come round and pick up the car, because that would expose you to risk.
(b) The statement about no warranty being available - unnecessary, and has negative connotations.
My .02 cents worth...
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Hi y'all:
I've decided to sell. It's just not a practical car for my lifestyle or climate. So I've listed it on Ebay.
My question is, do I mention the replaced-motor? Nobody likes a car with a story, but the motor has only 72k miles, to the cars' 125k.
As of right now, I have not noted it, though some have recognized it and asked me. I don't wish to hide anything.... but I also want to see the car sell for what it's truly worth.
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I've decided to sell. It's just not a practical car for my lifestyle or climate. So I've listed it on Ebay.
My question is, do I mention the replaced-motor? Nobody likes a car with a story, but the motor has only 72k miles, to the cars' 125k.
As of right now, I have not noted it, though some have recognized it and asked me. I don't wish to hide anything.... but I also want to see the car sell for what it's truly worth.
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You have a very nice example of a very special car but you use phrases like ".. seems to have been serviced (or replaced?) by a previous owner, because it works flawlessly"
"The 6-spd Auto Transmission shifts cleanly and crisply, and offers not a hint of the "squonk" noise that some STR's suffer from."
Negative, negative, negative, - if it were mine I would list the car's attributes like this:
- Good service history (assuming it has paperwork)
- 125,000miles
- Replacement 70,000ml motor installed at my expense 6 months ago and runs perfectly
- 6-speed works perfectly
- CATS system suspension works perfectly
- DVD set-up with headrest screens
- etc
- etc etc
- None!
You need to have more confidence in your car if you are to inspire purchasing confidence in others.
The very best of luck to you
Dave
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